Tag: lime

In a lowball glass, muddle the mint leaves with the elderflower liquor. Add the squeeze of lime and some ice cubes. Pour over the gin and then top up to your liking with tonic water. I like to garnish this with a sprig of fresh mint and a wedge of lime. Enjoy!

Bring 3 cups water and the sugar to boil in a saucepan, stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, lemon juice, orange liqueur and tequila. Transfer mixture to a 9 x 13-inch freezer-safe dish. Carefully place in the freezer and […]

Pour the simple syrup, cassis, lime juice and gin into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add four fresh blackberries. With the lid securely fitted, shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Fill two lowball glasses with crushed ice. Divide the cocktail evenly between the two glasses, using a strainer as you do. Garnish each with a […]

Juice the orange, lemon and lime. Pour into a lowball filled with ice. Stir in the vodka. Garnish with mint and apple slices. Oranges can vary in sweetness so if you find this cocktail too tart, feel free to add some simple syrup or sugar.

Peel and quarter your piece of ginger. Place in the cocktail shaker with the lime juice and muddle so the ginger pieces start to break down. To the shaker, add the pomegranate juice, gin and simple syrup. Fill with ice cubes and with the lid securely on, vigorously shake for at least 20 seconds. Strain […]

Combine all ingredients except the star anise in a shaker filled with ice. With the lid securely on, vigorously shake for at least 20 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with the star anise. Yum.

Add the Cointreau, pear juice and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake it well. Pour into a short tumbler with some ice in it. Top with some prosecco and drop in a cinnamon stick for serving. The cinnamon stick may seem like an extravagant touch for a garnish but I am telling […]